The Networking Poster Session is a dynamic and informal space designed to showcase projects, initiatives, Living Labs, and innovative ideas while encouraging meaningful exchanges between participants. More than a traditional poster display, the session creates an opportunity to spark conversations, share experiences, discover potential collaborations, and connect with peers from across the international Living Lab community. 

Set in a relaxed atmosphere, attendees are invited to explore the posters at their own pace, engage directly with presenters, and exchange ideas in an open and approachable setting. Whether you are looking to present your work, gain visibility for your initiative, or expand your network, the Networking Poster Session offers a unique platform to do so. 

To make the experience even more enjoyable, refreshments will be available throughout the session—helping create the social and welcoming atmosphere that is at the heart of OpenLivingLab Days. 

When and where will it take place?

The Networking Poster Session will take place at the Room with a ZOO venue on the second day of the event, immediately following the closing session. 

Benefits 

  • Visibility, Recognition & Motivation: Posters and their presenters receive dedicated attention, rather than competing for it in the margins of the main programme. 
  • Networking: The informal setting lowers barriers to participation, making it easier for quieter or less experienced attendees to engage. 
  • Cross-disciplinary discovery: Attendees are invited to encounter work outside their immediate area of interest.  
  • Fully integrated, not peripheral: this format gives the session its place within the official programme. 

A dedicated session for Poster Presenters

A dedicated time slot means presenters are available at their displays and are not pulled in multiple directions by the rest of the programme. This guarantees a genuine audience and makes the effort of preparing a poster worthwhile.  

Presenters also benefit from the visibility of a purpose-built session, with the rest of the programme on hold.

Added value for Attendees

Participants can move about the room at their own pace, spending as much or as little time at each poster as they wish. The format accommodates different levels of interest and different conversational styles. 

For those who are less comfortable speaking up in large group settings, a one-on-one or small-group conversation in front of a poster offers a much more approachable entry point into discussion.  

Practical information

  • Each poster presenter prints their own poster and brings it to the conference. 
  • The poster does not have to follow OLLD poster template, but can have the visual identity of their own project / organisation. 
  • There will be a dedicated poster session slot in the agenda, which will not coincide with other sessions.  
  • Poster topics and presenters will be featured on the agenda of the conference. 
  • Participants interested in showcasing a Networking Poster are required to contact the OLLD team at olld@enoll.org prior to the conference and submit a short description and a draft of the proposed poster, before 1 September 2026. All Networking Posters are subject to review and approval by the OLLD team to ensure alignment with the conference themes, scope and values. 

The Networking Poster session should not be mistaken with the Research Posters. Below is further information on Research Posters. 

Ticket price

Networking Poster

€ 100
  • Add-on to Conference ticket
21% VAT not included

What are Research Posters?

If a research paper submission is rejected but still holds value, the Research Chair and the Track Leader may decide to invite the authors to present their work as a poster. In such cases, the authors will be provided with a template that they can adapt for their poster presentation. Once the poster is prepared, authors will need to resubmit it for approval by the OLLD Research Track Coordinator and/or Track Leader before it is finalised for presentation. 

Comparison of Networking Session Posters vs Research Posters

Research Poster Networking Session Poster
Activity Presentation of research paper results. Poster presenting a project, initiative, or a Living Lab.
Submission Process If a research paper submission is rejected but still holds value, the Research Chair and the Track Leader may decide to invite the authors to present their work as a poster. Templates are provided. Participants wishing to present a Networking Poster must hold a valid OLLD26 conference ticket and purchase the Networking Poster Session add-on ticket. Participants are also required to contact olld@enoll.org prior to the conference with a short description of the proposed poster. All submissions are subject to review and approval by the OLLD team.
When will be displayed Posters will be displayed alongside the OLLD research sessions. A Networking Poster Session will take place on Thursday, 1 October — Day 2 of the conference — encouraging direct interaction and dialogue among participants.
Deadline for Submission 30 August 2026, with a possible extension until mid-September for revisions, ensuring readiness for display at the event. Participants are encouraged to register to the conference and confirm their poster presentation by 1 September 2026.
Approval The OLLD Research Track Support Team reviews submitted posters in consultation with the OLLD Research Track Coordinator to ensure they meet quality standards. Any necessary adjustments will be communicated to authors before final approval. Participants are required to contact the OLLD team at olld@enoll.org prior to the conference and submit a short description and a draft of the proposed poster. The OLLD team reviews and approves all networking posters for alignment with conference themes, scope, and values.
Poster Design Follow official OLLD template. The poster should concisely communicate the main insights of the research, ensuring clarity and visual appeal for effective engagement during the session. No need to follow the OLLD template. It may be designed in line with the visual identity of the organisation or project.
Printing Each participant is responsible for printing and bringing their own poster. Each participant is responsible for printing and bringing their own poster.
Voting / Awards A Best Research Poster award may be presented (subject to the number of posters). The winner(s) will be announced during the closing ceremony and will receive a symbolic diploma signed by the ENoLL Chairperson. No voting or awards planned.
Price 660 EUR + VAT Add-on ticket of 100 EUR + VAT (valid only in combination with an OLLD26 conference ticket)